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What Can I Ask My House Cleaner to Do?

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Hiring a house cleaner means peace of mind when it comes to the appearance of your home. You want to arrive to a fresh household without the stress of dusting and vacuuming hanging over your head. But, what exactly can you ask your house cleaner to do? Are there services that they are unable to provide or ones that might cost extra without you knowing?

There are some things that almost every house cleaning service provides. Dusting the furniture, sweeping and vacuuming floors, cleaning windows, cleaning bathrooms, and cleaning the kitchen can all be pretty much expected.

Some tasks vary by cleaners. Some companies offer to change the bedding, take out the trash, iron clothes, and wash dishes (or load the dishwasher).

Some services even go as far as folding laundry, de-cluttering, polishing your silver, and tidying up your messes.

Most will not clean up toys, clean fireplaces, do “deep” cleaning (such as pulling out appliances and cleaning behind those).

>>Tips for preparing for your first house cleaning>>

When it comes to cleaning, though, there is no harm in asking what services are provided, can be provided if requested, and will not be provided (especially if a cleaner’s website is unclear on what exactly you can expect from their staff).

Have them come to your home for a free estimate and have a genuine discussion about what your expectations and requests are and what the cleaner can provide you. By starting the relationship off with honesty and transparency, you’ll be in for rewarding, professional, and happy interactions with your house cleaner or cleaning staff!

Once you’re ready to get an estimate, contact Busy Bee Maids, your local cleaning professionals. We can’t wait to meet you!

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Getting Ready for Your First Housecleaning

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Hiring a cleaning service is supposed to make your life easier, not more difficult. How involved do you need to be to make sure your house is ready to clean? The good news is that, as long as you follow a few guidelines, your home can be ready for your first house cleaning without much effort!

Declutter

Socks on the floor or a bathroom counter covered in beauty products may not be the best way to welcome the cleaning crew. Because of liability or a fear of misplacing your items, the crew may be hesitant to move anything you leave out. It’s best just to straighten up to make sure the crew can clean every inch of your home!

Secure Important Personal Items and Documents

While your crew has gone through background checks and thorough vetting, it is important to make sure you know where your valuables are and to keep them safe. Accidents happen, and you don’t want your cleaning crew to mistake an important bill or a precious knick-knack as trash.

Do the Dishes & Laundry (And Other “Chores”)

Your cleaning crew has a very important job: to make sure your house is shining by the time they leave. As nice as it would be, the dishes, laundry, or cleaning up after a pet shouldn’t be expected of them.

Figure out Pets

If you have pets who are wary of strangers or like to try to escape when people enter and exit your home, you may want to take them out of the house for the afternoon or lock them in a separate area not being cleaned. If your pets are friendly and non-troublesome, talk to the crew and make sure it won’t be an issue for your animals to be present during the cleaning.

Have a Conversation About Expectations & Details

Just like a relationship, communication is key! Before your first visit, make sure you discuss some important topics: How will the crew get into your home if you won’t be there (this includes any security system instructions)? Will they use their own supplies, or do you have special concerns or allergies and want them to use your supplies? What are your expectations for the service, and how will you provide feedback?

Check for Broken or Damaged Objects

Sometimes you may not notice a picture frame is cracked or there’s a dent in the wall. Make sure you’re aware of any damages to your home so you don’t notice them later on and become tempted to blame your cleaning crew!

Preparing for your crew’s first visit is an easy way to make sure you start the relationship off right.

Experienced Housecleaning in Frederick County, MD

We at Busy Bee Maids have been cleaning houses throughout Frederick County, Maryland, since 2001. You’re busy, and keeping your house clean is never easy. Our trained crews get to know your home, making sure it looks its very best every time. Contact us today to check one item off your to-do list!

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How Often Do I Need to Schedule a House Cleaning?

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When we first talk with a new housecleaning client, we often get asked how often most clients have their houses cleaned. We see a wide range of scheduling, from cleaning a few times per week to calling and scheduling on an as-needed basis.

How often you need to schedule a house cleaning depends on two major factors: Your individual needs and your budget.

Determining Your House-Cleaning Needs

Are you able to keep up with the daily cleaning routines of life, such as sweeping, laundry, and dusting? Are you frequently out of town but your family is at home? Do you just want someone to come in and deep clean the areas you can’t get to often, or to make everything sparkle and shine before the holidays or a party?

Knowing what aspects of your home cleaning you are able to keep up with, and want to maintain on your own, is the first step toward determining how often you should schedule a housekeeper.

If you are willing and able to maintain your home on your own, and just want some occasional help, setting up quarterly or bi-monthly cleanings may be right for you. For those who want a little extra help, like getting that bathroom really clean on a fairly regular basis, monthly cleanings are probably best. If you want to be able to come home each weekend and relax, knowing your house is clean so you can enjoy time with your family, consider weekly cleaning.

Determining Your Budgetary Restrictions

Quality housekeeping services aren’t going to come cheap, though many companies work hard to provide the best value to their clients. Every time you have a house cleaner come in, you will need to pay for his or her services, and more intensive cleaning tasks are going to cost more than light dusting and vacuuming.

If your budget is tight but you still need that extra bit of help, scheduling occasional deep cleans or cleaning before a special event may be ideal. For the budget that has a little more space, monthly or weekly cleaning can be scheduled.

Another factor to consider when determining cost: How much do you feel your time is worth? If you are short on time and want to be able to spend that time elsewhere, perhaps cutting back on costs in other areas to pay someone to tackle the routine cleaning tasks may improve your stress level and pay off in more ways than one.

Frederick County, MD’s First Choice for Professional House Cleaning

No matter what your budget and needs determine, The Busy Bee Maids has a schedule and a solution for you. We enjoy working closely with our clients to set up a schedule and list of provided cleaning services to fit their requirements, allowing them to enjoy the peace and calm of a clean home. Contact us today to schedule your first cleaning!

Quick Facts

  • Busy Bee Maid Service Inc opened its doors in 2001.
  • We are a local, women-owned small business.
  • Services include cleaning, dusting, polishing, scouring, scrubbing, sweeping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, and window cleaning.
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